Entomology

The Ontario Turfgrass Research Foundation is proud to support entomology research to support the management and control of insects for turfgrass through proceeds from fundraising initiatives, charitable donations, and annual industry contributions.

Click below to read our entomology research projects:

OTRF Funded Research

Determination of population dynamics of plant parasitic nematodes on golf course greens

Dr. Katerina Jordan | University of Guelph

Development of cultural practices for integrated turfgrass management – tools & practices

Dr. Michael Brownbridge | Vineland Research and Innovation Station

Co-sponsored by Landscape Ontario and Agricultural Adaptation Council – Canadian Agricultural Adaptation Program

Efficacy evaluation of all-natural corn gluten blends in turf for the control of white grubs

Dr. Michael Brownbridge | Vineland Research and Innovation Station

Co-sponsored by Agricultural Adaptation Council – CUPRI Program

Field evaluation of biocontrols for leatherjackets (Tipula paludosa)

Peter Purvis & Pam Charbonneau | University of Guelph

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